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Elkanah(4)
Elkanah in the Bible — father of Amasai and Ahimoth (1CH 6:25) and son of Joel (1CH 6:36). Elkanah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “God the zealous; the zeal of God”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Elkanahproper name
- Hebrew
- אֶלְקָנָה
- Transliteration
- eləqanah
- Meaning
- G-d [El] has possessed
- Greek
- Ελκανα
- Reference
- 1CH 6:25
- Strong's
- H511
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Mahath(1CH 6:35)
Notes
Kohathite
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elkanah in the Bible?
Elkanah is described in the Bible as father of Amasai and Ahimoth (1CH 6:25) and son of Joel (1CH 6:36). Elkanah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Elkanah mean?
The name Elkanah means “God the zealous; the zeal of God” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.